One of the most popular freedoms that U.S. citizens enjoy is the right to bear arms. However, many civilians are surprised to learn that this is far from a universal experience across the globe.

Hawaii's gun laws, long among the strictest in the nation, will be the focus of arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday. The court is taking up the state's ban on firearms on private ...

At least 15 people were killed at a beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday when a father and son opened fire on a crowd celebrating the beginning of Hanukkah. At least 42 people were hospitalized.

WASHINGTON — Australia is grappling with one of its deadliest shootings in nearly three decades after at least 16 people were killed when gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s ...

Rhode Island requires a background check and a seven-day waiting period for all firearm purchases. To buy a handgun, a person must be 21, pass a safety course, and obtain a "blue card" license. The ...